Thiothixene

Known as a "typical antipsychotic," thiothixene (Navane) is a drug used to treat schizophrenia. While the drug is often effective at controlling symptoms, it is not a cure for schizophrenia. The drug comes in the form of a capsule and is usually taken one to three times daily. Some possible side effects of the drug include tremors, muscle tension, and a feeling of internal jitteriness.

Who Makes Thiothixene?

How Does Thiothixene Work?

Thiothixene belongs to a group of medications called typical (or first-generation) antipsychotic medications. In particular, it is part of a group of medications called thioxanthines, which are very similar to phenothiazines (another group of antipsychotic medications). It is not entirely known precisely how thiothixene works. However, it is known that thiothixene blocks or lessens the effects of dopamine, a chemical in the brain. Dopamine may be elevated in people with schizophrenia.

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